Project Gutenberg 2004-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 1692 Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth 1807 1882 Longfellow, Henry W. Morris, Woodrow W. The Song of Hiawatha Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Song_of_Hiawatha "The Song of Hiawatha" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is a narrative poem written in the mid-19th century that draws on the legends and stories of various North American Indian tribes, particularly the Ojibway. The poem introduces readers to Hiawatha, a Native American hero, and his adventures that revolve around themes of nature, love, and the conflicts of his time. The opening chapters set the tone for a work that is rich in lyrical detail and reflective of the cultural heritage being depicted. At the start of the poem, readers are introduced to the narrator, Nawadaha, who embarks on sharing tales of Hiawatha gathered from the landscapes and nature surrounding him. The narrative gives rise to the character of Hiawatha, describing his lineage, upbringing by his grandmother Nokomis, and the early lessons he learns about the world around him. Key moments include Hiawatha’s connection to the natural world, his encounters with various spirits, and the attributes that forge his identity as a hero. This opening portion not only establishes Hiawatha's character but also sets the mythical and pastoral atmosphere of the poem, which promises a journey through the spiritual and physical worlds of Native American life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Indians of North America -- Poetry Hiawatha, active 15th century -- Poetry Iroquois Indians -- Kings and rulers -- Poetry PS Text Children's Literature Poetry Native America Category: Poetry Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: American Literature 284857 2025-08-01T03:35:14.901475 text/html 259979 2025-07-09T15:13:11 text/html 182896 2025-08-01T03:35:25.193425 application/epub+zip 182399 2025-08-01T03:35:18.323475 application/epub+zip 164265 2025-08-01T03:35:16.688492 application/epub+zip 374219 2025-08-01T03:35:29.264437 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 345074 2025-08-01T03:35:24.342475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 317114 2022-09-01T03:37:33.537105 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 215817 2025-08-01T03:35:12.996525 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 189676 2025-07-09T15:13:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17905 2025-08-01T03:35:29.410404 application/rdf+xml 13690 2025-08-01T03:35:17.559479 image/jpeg 3586 2025-08-01T03:35:17.161466 image/jpeg 156996 2025-08-01T03:35:14.920492 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia